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cremation urn

Object NameCinerary Urn

Made FromGlass

Date75-199

TechniqueBlown, applied

SizeOverall H: 35.4 cm, Diam (max): 27.1 cm

Accession Number66.1.245

Curatorial Area(s)

Ancient

Exhibitions

Past | Present: Expanding the Stories of Glass

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

This object was found in a Roman-period cemetery in western Germany in 1862. Glass vessels held cremated remains, gold jewelry, and coins, and were placed inside stone cylinders. Metal and ceramic juglets with intentionally broken necks would have held wine or oil. The current location of the cremated remains, as well as the jewelry and other finds, is unknown.

Place Made

probably Germany

Physical DescriptionTransparent bluish green glass, handles have yellowish brown and purple streaks, and black inclusions; blown, handles applied. Jar: biconical, with M-shaped handles. Rim outsplayed, with uneven tubular lip made by folding up and in; truncated conical neck; shoulder rounded; wall tapers, then straightens at bottom, where there are clear tool marks; base pushed in, with rounded hollow molding at edge; no pontil mark. Two opposed M-shaped handles, each made of thick trail, set vertically on shoulder; trail was dropped on at left side and, after final attachment, excess glass was drawn up right side. Glass is bubbly.
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